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Wind Cave National Park
Historic District - Bunkhouse - 1934
 
Bunkhouse - 1934
NPS Photo by Marvin Achtenburg
Bunkhouse, Officer's Quarters - 1934
 
This building was originally associated with the Civilian Conservation Corps camp established in 1934.  This building is an example of the vernacular style of architecture found in CCC camps developed during the Depression Era.  Originally there were at least 18 structures built to house the CCC workers, staff, and served various functions.  This structure is the only remaining building from the Wind Cave CCC camp and one of only a few such structures remaining in South Dakota.
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Sign used at Wind Cave in 1903 when the cave became a national park.  

Did You Know?
Wind Cave is the first cave in the world to be designated as a national park. That occurred on January 9, 1903.

Last Updated: September 13, 2006 at 11:07 EST